Business & Money | Wednesday 20 April, 2016 12:42 pm

Employees in Saudi Arabia Take Pride in Linking with their Employers Online

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with more than 414 million member worldwide, has unveiled their ranking of the companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that have the highest number of employees on the platform. Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and STC have topped the list with a...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 20 April, 2016 7:41 am

Saudi Arabia, UAE key to regional dominance as final countdown begins to Beautyworld Middle East 2016

The Middle East and Africa will be the driving force behind the future growth of the global beauty and personal care market, with the UAE and Saudi key to regional dominance, according to new research.   Data by analysts Euromonitor International (EMI) show the MEA’s US$25.4...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 3:09 pm

Doha meeting concludes with a no freezing of production solution

The commodity complex rose for a second week with support from multiple sources helping to offset a stronger dollar. China's trade and growth data both pointed towards a stabilising but still debt fueled economy. This helped support industrial metals while also giving grains a boost due to...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 April, 2016 3:36 pm

Study: 51% of Organizations in UAE and Saudi Arabia to Deploy Flash Storage by 2017

EMC Middle East today announced the findings of a survey that reveals the strategic outlook of IT leaders in regards to their role and the importance of IT storage to help organizations enhance performance, reliability and deliver rich data services. The survey indicates growing importance of IT to ...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 April, 2016 12:20 pm

Deloitte: Retailers failing to embrace new digital trends face survival threats

Customers around the world are using digital access to tailor the way that they shop, according toDeloitte’s recent report entitled “Navigating the new digital divide”. With more shoppers – both in the developed and developing worlds – embracing cultural trends and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 April, 2016 3:55 pm

Health and safety developments to be highlighted at IOSH Middle East Conference

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) seventh Middle East Conference will highlight the latest developments in safeguarding workers in the region.    The conference, taking place in Muscat, Oman, will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Manpower ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 April, 2016 3:33 pm

ARIEL STUDY REVEALS THAT MODERN TECHNOLOGY SPARKS ROLE REVERSAL WHEN DAUGHTERS BECOME TEACHER TO MOTHER

The saying goes that ‘mother knows best’, but research conducted by Ariel has revealed that mothers and daughters learn and draw on each other for advice across a variety of areas, thanks to a timeless tradition of knowledge and information sharing between mothers and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 April, 2016 4:52 pm

Impact of Production Freezes on Oil Markets Questionable

According to a report, year-to-date Brent oil prices are are down by 37 percent year-on-year, reflecting a continued glut in the oil market. The report, released by Jadwa Investment, states: “In March 2016 Brent oil rose by 19 percent month-on-month,  following talks of a potential...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 April, 2016 4:31 pm

Deloitte: Digital transformation key to organizations’ survival

The digital age is moving at a fast pace that it is fundamentally transforming the way organizations operate, be it in the private or the public sector, according to Deloitte’s latest report entitled “The changing role of people management in the digital age.” This trend is...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 April, 2016 1:51 pm

Steelcase Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 Results

Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCS) reported fourth quarter revenue of $747.9 million and net income of $77.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.62. Excluding restructuring costs, adjusted earnings were $0.64 per share.  During the fourth quarter, the company reversed its valuation allowance...

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